Sexuality Resources

Resources at MIT

"Personal counseling for undergraduate and graduate students on a broad spectrum of issues including those which may affect a student's academic performance; consultation with Institute faculty, staff, families and friends of students regarding a range of personal difficulties from adjustment issues and study problems to crisis situations and chronic distress; special support to student groups including women, students of color, students with disabilities, and gay, lesbian bisexual and transgendered students (including counseling, programs and special events)."

"MIT and its surrounding communities offer a broad spectrum of services, activities, and resources for LBGT, questioning, and supportive individuals. We have designed this site to connect you with the support and resources offered to you. If you can't find what you are looking for, need more information, or just want to talk with someone, please feel free to contact us at LBGT@mit.edu."

Resources Off-Campus

ASIA is a networking and social action group for Asian women that offers bi-monthly brunches with other Asian women of different backgrounds and generations in Boston and surrounding communities. ASIA also sponsors events for Asian women and individuals and organizations that share our commitment for positive social change.

The Boston Alliance of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Youth provides weekly and monthly social activities and special events for youth 22 and under. These activities provide an opportunity for youth to socialize and have fun and develop a sense of personal and community identity.

"We're about the health of our community. We strive to care for its ills and its pains, to keep it healthy, to understand what makes it sick and to teach others how to care for it. For thirty years, we've provided high quality medical and mental health care to Boston's lesbian, gay bisexual and transgender community, and to those who live and work in our neighborhood. We're a nationally recognized leader in HIV care and research."

"Fenway's Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Helpline and The Peer Listening Line are anonymous and confidential phone lines that offer gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender adults and youths a 'safe place' to call for information, referrals, and support. In addition to issues like coming out, HIV/AIDS, safer sex and relationships, our trained volunteers also address topics such as locating GLBT groups and services in their local area.
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Helpline
617-267-9001
Toll-free 888-340-4528
Peer Listening Line
617-267-2535
Toll-free 800-399-PEER"

Based in Boston, MASALA is an organization that reaches out to provide a safe and supportive social environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual & transgender individuals that identify as south Asian. They welcome friendships and alliances with like-minded individuals and groups regardless of their ethnic/cultural/sexual identities. Most MASALA events are open to all.

A Slice of Rice is a peer-run, peer-led nonprofit Boston organization providing safety, social support, and political awareness for Asian and Asian-American queer youths.

The only group by and for the Latino/a LGBT Community in Mass.